Pakistan has won the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka by one zero.
On the fifth day of the second match of the Test series, the Sri Lankan team scored 212 runs in pursuit of a target of 476 runs while nine of its players have returned to Poland.
Pakistan need two wickets and Sri Lanka need 264 runs for victory, tomorrow is the last day of the match.
In the second innings from Sri Lanka, Ushida Fernando has been dismissed for 102 runs, except for him, no other player could play.
Pakistan’s bowlers kept the visiting team’s batsmen under pressure with nippy bowling, Naseem Shah took four wickets while Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, and Haris Sohail took one each and Yasir Shah took two wickets.
Earlier, the national team scored 555 runs for the loss of three players in their second innings, but captain Azhar Ali decided to declare the innings during that time.
After the national team’s salami batsmen and captain Azhar Ali, Babar Azam also scored a century.
Azhar’s century set a new record for Pakistan, the first time a Pakistan opener and one-down batsman has scored a century in an innings.
Azhar Ali scored 118 runs and Babar Azam scored 100 runs for Pakistan, Kumara dismissed two players for Sri Lanka.
Earlier, at the end of the third day, the host team scored 395 runs for the loss of two wickets, Abid Ali scored 174 runs and Shan Masood scored 135 runs.
Pakistani opener Abid Ali set a new record by scoring another century, becoming the first Pakistani to score two consecutive centuries in two Test matches and the 9th batsman in the world overall.
Earlier, former Pakistan opener Yasir Hameed scored centuries in both innings of his first Test, while Wajahatullah Wasti scored centuries in both innings of his second Test.
With Azhar Ali on 57 and Babar Azam on 22 at the end of the game, Kumara took both the wickets for Sri Lanka.
Speaking at the end of the game, Abid Ali said that our first target was to end Sri Lanka’s first innings lead by scoring 80 runs, then decided on a long partnership.
He said that I have played 105 matches in domestic cricket which has benefited me a lot from the experience gained.
Shaun Masood, the other opener who made a century, said that for me it is more important to make a Test century in Karachi, our target was to make a partnership of three hundred runs which unfortunately could not be fulfilled.
He said that the wicket was slightly changed and the ball was coming out fast.
Sri Lanka took a lead of 80 runs in the first innings, on the third day of the match the Sri Lankan team was bowled out for 271 runs while Pakistan scored 191 runs in their first innings.
Sri Lanka started the second day with 64 runs for the loss of three wickets. On behalf of Pakistan, fast bowler Shaheen Afri took 5 wickets and Muhammad Abbas took four wickets.
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Pak vs SL 2nd Test
Pakistan’s Dominant Victory Over Sri Lanka in Two-Match Test Series
In a thrilling encounter, Pakistan emerged victorious against Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series, taking the series 1-0. The final day of the second match saw Pakistan needing just two wickets to secure the win, while Sri Lanka required 264 runs for victory [[1]].
The Sri Lankan team’s batting line-up struggled to cope with the pressure exerted by Pakistan’s bowlers, with Usidda Fernando being the only notable performer, scoring 102 runs in the second innings. The Pakistani bowlers, led by Naseem Shah, who took four wickets, kept the Sri Lankan batsmen under wraps, with Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Haris Sohail, and Yasir Shah all chipping in with vital wickets.
The victory was set up by Pakistan’s dominant batting performance in the second innings, where they scored 555 runs for the loss of just three wickets. Captain Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were the stars of the show, both scoring centuries and setting a new record for Pakistan in the process. Azhar’s century was particularly notable, as it marked the first time a Pakistan opener and one-down batsman had scored a century in the same innings.
The win is a testament to the strength and depth of the Pakistani team, and cements their position as one of the top cricketing nations in the world. The series victory is also a reflection of the strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which have been growing steadily in recent years [[2]].
The victory will surely be celebrated by cricket fans in Pakistan, and will provide a much-needed boost to the country’s cricketing fraternity. With this win, Pakistan has once again demonstrated its ability to compete with the best teams in the world, and will be a force to be reckoned with in future international tournaments.
It’s also worth noting that the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pakistan plays an important role in promoting bilateral relations between the two countries, including in the area of sports [[3]]. The commission provides various services, including trade and investment, scholarships, and consular services, which help to foster closer ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan’s victory over Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series is a significant achievement that highlights the strength and potential of the Pakistani team. The win will undoubtedly be celebrated by cricket fans in Pakistan, and will provide a much-needed boost to the country’s cricketing fraternity.
